I cant believe this channel has such a low subscriber count. Your videos are incredibly informative and extremely well made. Thank you for sharing.
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
thanks so much
@mwebb-01 Жыл бұрын
I agree.. This channel has quality videos and instructions. Most dont add the level of instruction as Mark does.. He's clear and concise.
@RyanJobbagyFineArt Жыл бұрын
He’s the best!
@ReadyMack-g4 ай бұрын
@@theartworkshop that VOICE!!!!! never stop
@duanemarshall9486 Жыл бұрын
Been leaving water in the airbrush for years, just a couple drops. My airbrushes rarely get put away but when they do I don't spray all the water out just shake them and store. I also never fully break down a airbrush unless I have to, give a proper cleaning and flush between spray sessions and a couple drops distilled water. Been doing this method for years, I. have a iwata hp-c that turns 40 this year and been treating it like this the whole time, It sprays better than the day I bought it and still works because it was never constantly taken apart and a couple drops distilled water in the cup between sessions. Happy New Years and cheers to everyone!
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks Duane. Happy 40th to your iwata hp-c!! that still amazes me. Hope my airbrushes last that long
@duanemarshall9486 Жыл бұрын
@@theartworkshop Thank you sir, I definitely believe breaking down the airbrush wears it out. No matter how careful you are the threads in the airbrush body wear a little every time. This may not seem like much but over the years it adds up.
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
@@duanemarshall9486 this is a very good point. i have to agree with you here
@power_SERG Жыл бұрын
When cleaning the needle, I use a makeup sponge with rubbing alcohol on it. I then lay the needle on the sponge and swipe the sponge up the needle up to the tip. It'll be clean in 1 or 2 swipes. Quickest and best cleaning method for needle I've ever done.
@Navtyr Жыл бұрын
I think Vince's way to switch paint works better - pour water in cup, backflow, dump out of cup, wipe inside of cup with paper towel, spray out excess water. Then repeat the same process but instead the second time the paper towel is rarely required. That's it. You really don't want to spray out more paint through your nozzle that you need to.
@kingjpeg Жыл бұрын
Doesn't work well for some airbrushes though, could do it with my cheap one, my h&s infinity hates it Have to use a soft brush brush and give it a swish around with water/cleaner I do agree with you spraying excess paint out is a bad idea 👍
@Navtyr Жыл бұрын
@@kingjpeg My Iwata HPCS loves it just fine :) I don't see how a different brand would change the fact that you are rinsing and wiping the cup instead of releasing paint through the nozzle, but i'll take your word for it.
@kingjpeg Жыл бұрын
@@Navtyr it's the back flowing we are talking about.....
@alexrc7333 Жыл бұрын
The Iwatas are sutable to backflow and itworks just fine for them but the H&S models and my old Sotar with the fixed nozzle are not. I use the HP-B in long painting sessions because is so easy to clean with backflow, event the CM-B can be cleaned this way. For every other airbrush I'll use the method of this video.
@Navtyr Жыл бұрын
@@alexrc7333 Good to know, glad i didn't go with a H&S then.
@Automag513 ай бұрын
For acrylic paint I use a custom cleaner that contains purified water, Isopropyl alcohol, and Createx 4012 which has Butoxy Ethanol. And very hot water to rinse. When I use Autoborne or other sealers/printers I use straight ISO. Every 2-25 hours of use OR if I have used multiple high pigment colors I do a complete teardown.
@billyrhyze3 ай бұрын
I just use 90% rubbing alcohol. Seems to work fine. Hasn't dried out the o-rings but I also lube my airbrushes regularly which probably helps.
@the250mikec Жыл бұрын
Been using Vince method. Been working good. Totally going to do yours for color swaps for a bit, then probably fuse the two. I paint minis so, small cup lots of changes. You rock. Thanks for the videos, especially the air speed and angles charts.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@onglogman Жыл бұрын
Good advice, coming from an Idustrial painting background (mainly furniture, actually coffins at the minute) I always have to check the nozzle and needle. I've managed to do a nice enough cat portrait recently and I am currently working on a portrait of Audrey Hepburn. I've implemented a lot of your techniques already, gone through a lot of your videos while at work and just listened. It's nice to know that, as you said, drawing with pencils is very similar to airbrushing. Quality content on this subject. Thank you 👍
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
thanks so much. very happy to hear it!
@sarinavanderpoel Жыл бұрын
Hi, I’m very interested in the possibility of custom painting coffins. Is there an actual market for this or is it just sporadic jobs?
@onglogman Жыл бұрын
@@sarinavanderpoel it would depend on the place. I would expect it to be a rarity in bigger factory "assembly line" type places. I would say the self employed guy would be more likely to do a custom job, but you're probably gonna have to pay extra depending on what you want. All I can suggest is you look around locally or see who could deliver to you.
@RangeTimeRicky249 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing us this. As I get deeper into this type of artwork I am recognizing the costs more and want to maintain my airbrush equipment properly.
@Renegade-Master-8810 күн бұрын
Thanks! This trick worked great last nigh!
@normansmith81844 ай бұрын
From England, sounded good to me especially the filling the Cup with distilled water not cleaner overnight . Very clear narration sir. Regards.
@theartworkshop4 ай бұрын
thanks!
@crisestrada9964 Жыл бұрын
Your cleaning technique can applied to solvent paint users, in my case I used lacquer thinner for automotive paint and stored dry regardless even over night ,30 plus years of airbrushing
@gmpenatti Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Yesterday I had some problems with two of my airbrush getting cloged. I had a lote of work to unclog them. Your tricks will help me to mantain them clean.
@paulmillard1130 Жыл бұрын
They're a lot of folk doing this but I feel no one has a better jist on this as this guy .
@tcandle695 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I use airbrushes to paint model kits. I don't feel confident to paint nice art like you. I still use lacquers and enamels but I am slowly transitioning to Acrylics. Lacquer thinner and acetone are dangerous chemicals for us and for our airbrushes.
@EvilMP5 Жыл бұрын
I also found that using Needle juice helps out a lot during painting sessions and prevents paint from sticking to the needle. I also stopped pulling my needles through the back of the airbrush, I only take the needles out through the front which prevented the seals from wearing faster because the needle is going through the needle pack in one direction not two different directions.
@Nethezbet Жыл бұрын
Not all needles CAN be pulled through the front, and if your seal is set up correctly (this was a painful lesson) then pulling the needle out will NOT drag paint into the body, nor will it wear it out. In fact, you would do more damage pulling many needles through the front because they often have that etching on the back that tears up the seal, whereas there is no extra edges pulling the needle out the intended way. Remember, the needle is ALWAYS going back and forth through the seal, but yanking it through the front can tear it up, and I have never seen a needle without some sort of texture on the back, or even a big plastic ball like the sotar needles have.
@JohnLorac Жыл бұрын
@@Nethezbet I think it's still a better option to push and then pull the needle through the front. No yanking the needle, OMG. Yes, there can be some notches on the back of the needle and the back of the needle can have hard edges. But this is still a better option than pulling the needle from the back because even after thorough cleaning you can still have residual color build up on the front of the needle which you are not aware of it and pulling it through back on regular basis will damage the internal seal for sure. Not to mention how easy it is to damage the tip of the needle by trying to push it through the back. The ball at the back of the needle is just a flawed design of that particular airbrush manufacturer. Anyway airbrush parts like needles, nozzles, and seals do wear. This is why manufacturers offer them like spare parts. But to be honest I'm not quite sure if that particular internal seal that I mention earlier is replaceable. You have to check the manufacturer's specifications of your airbrush to be sure.
@Nethezbet Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLorac it is a seal, that is is job. It is CONSTANTLY doing that as the needle slides forward and back... Constantly... That is the life of the seal lol You aren't hurting it more by sliding it back and letting the seal clean off the wet paint, but you will damage the seal dragging those rough edges across it. In fact, that is how mine failed. They don't fail anymore... Because I don't drag it through the front 😁
@JohnLorac Жыл бұрын
@@Nethezbet By residual color build up I meant DRIED paint. Sorry if that wasn't obvious. And with dried paint on the front of the needle trying to pull it through the back of the airbrush means damaging the seal for sure in the long term. And you can still sand off the rough edges on the back of the needle with sandpaper. If that's the case. I'm using H&S and this is actually a recommended way how to remove needles from their airbrush. And yes, their's needles don't have rough edges at the back.
@Nethezbet Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLorac They have some deep grooves on the H&S (the whole back end is etched out), and NO, they do NOT recommend pulling the needle out the front. I even popped my H&S manual out because I thought "That sounds weird." Then I checked their online manuals. Stop making stuff up, lol. During their cleaning directions they don't even pull the nozzle off before the needle (another risky move). You may want to check that out.
@avak42pl Жыл бұрын
Hi i just wanted to say thanks to your reviews i finally bought myself Badger Patriot Extreme and working with it is pure pleasure compared to knockoff airbrushes i used before. happy new year
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
glad to hear it. Badger airbrushes will always be one of my favorites. great choice! Happy new year to you as well.
@lord1napalm Жыл бұрын
I'm into wargaming miniature painting, but this is very interesting, thanks for the tips !
@theanimaster Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the backflow with the cutout. Now I see how useful that cutout on the Custom Micron is! Improper backflow can really get paint past the chuck especially if you don’t back it out of the front and you’re forcing the air (and paint) along the needle and past the seals - not something you would want. Don’t blindly follow everything you watch online - recognize when something is going wrong, understand what’s happening, and adjust your technique accordingly. It might take more than one video from various sources to understand what’s going on with your equipment.
@codyvirga10 ай бұрын
Money isn’t so much an issue, so I spray mine with brake parts cleaner, it’s pressurized and kicks ass! Thank you for the wonderful video!
@PlasticImaginationWorkshop Жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for sharing. This will help a lot of folks. Have a great week. -David
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@grega44505 ай бұрын
Great video. The cotton swab will never fall apart at all and leave pieces in the brush.
@CrucesNomad1 Жыл бұрын
No matter what way you keep your airbrush clean, I like to run hot water after painting then air dry. But this is a good idea I will try.
@UncleJessy Жыл бұрын
Holy heck. This was awesome. Off to get some distilled water
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
thanks!
@rogermason71925 ай бұрын
I've just come across your videos. I've spent the morning watching then and found them extremely informative. I've now subscribed so I don't miss any. I'm just starting out but if I can achieve and become half as good as you I'll be very pleased.😊
@theartworkshop5 ай бұрын
hey thanks so much for the kind words, Roger. So happy to hear that. best of luck to you!
@lastinline000 Жыл бұрын
I used to paint cars so transition to airbrushed was fairly straight forward. I basically used this method but I use windex to clean and flush with a water rinse, cuts the paint better and faster
@kylesmith32117 ай бұрын
Someone told me Windex as well, I wonder if there are any bad effects with using Windex?
@michaelhill79276 ай бұрын
@@kylesmith3211 Ive been using Windex with ammonia for 11 years on my Iwatas with no ill effects, other than a little loss of chrome inside the paint cups. In all honesty ive seen that same loss of chrome in peoples paint cups who dont use windex. I believe its due to the actual wiping out with paper towel etc more than to do with ammonia. My oldest is an Eclips HP-CS (my first airbrush) and it looks brand new and works just as well as the day i got it if not better.
@trentw41226 ай бұрын
@@kylesmith3211 …I started airbrushing 30 years ago. I was told not to use windex as it would wreck rubber seals or o-rings.
@michaelsorrell9516 Жыл бұрын
I hears my name at the end…thanks for taking time for the shout out. Michael Sorrell
@brushwork_journey2 ай бұрын
This helps me A LOT, my works has become more efficient then ever, I owe you tuition fees ❤
@theartworkshop2 ай бұрын
wow! thank you so very much for this! so nice of you and I greatly appreciate it. I'm very happy to hear my videos are helpful
@darthkek19536 ай бұрын
A few drops of isopropyl alcohol is useful if you're working with primers, metallics, varnishes. Those things can be more tricky to shift.
@bluegrasscrazy7307 Жыл бұрын
Best cleaning solution cheap for acrylic paints I've found is windshield washer fluid and also use it to thin my acrylic paints...
@clintwhittiker12218 ай бұрын
You have the softest Northeast American accent I've ever heard. I quite like listening to it!! I'd probably sound Texan hick to you lol. Anyway great content for a beginning airbrush aspiring artist.
@theartworkshop8 ай бұрын
thanks for the kind words. it's probably my microphone more than anything else! No, you wouldn't sound like a hick to me 🤣I love Texas and the southwest- it's a beautiful part of the country with amazing people. I wish you all the best in your paintings- Just stick with it.
@Indyjeeplover7 ай бұрын
Createx Airbrush Restorer is an excellent cleaner but I’m not sure how hard it is on the airbrush. I never run it through, just use it to clean the paint cup and the needle after it is out of the airbrush. Thoughts? Something I just learned after I typed the above). I saw on another channel that they recommended warm/hot water. I tried it and the difference is amazing. Just a few squirts of warm/hot water (coffee temperature) and the airbrush is clean. And I mean as clean as if you took it apart and scrubbed it. I use a squeeze squirt bottle with a 90 degree neck. I wrapped it with foil coated bubble wrap for insulation. I use basic Createx colors and candies.
@zaccampa4055 Жыл бұрын
Hmm I clean my airbrush in a similar fashion but I was told to never spray the unused paint through it. I guess it doesn’t matter as long as the paint isn’t dry yet. Cool subbed!
@jmageeart Жыл бұрын
First, Happy New Year to you! Once again you have provided an excellent useful video. Thanks. I am going to try the 50/50 water/4012 mix. Looking forward to the upcoming portrait tutorial.
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. Happy new year!
@kenbarton3136 Жыл бұрын
Lots of good information thanks.
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
thanks Ken
@LastBastian Жыл бұрын
I'm a bit of a hobbyist, and my wife surprised me this Christmas with an airbrush kit. ...and I'm already feeling intimidated and overwhelmed just by the apparently complicated cleaning process that's required. 😖
@joselinosilva1974 Жыл бұрын
To usando acetona para a limpeza profunda de tinta acrilíca nos primeiros momentos, depois venho com detergente e agua destilada para o termino da limpeza e está dando resultato extraordinário.....
@themodellingmuppet6 ай бұрын
I'm very glad I've found your channel ☺️ very informative 👍🏻
@theartworkshop6 ай бұрын
thanks so much! so happy to hear it's helpful.
@mr.t.443 ай бұрын
That was a good video. I'm going to use your cleaning technique.
@atoiler13894 ай бұрын
Hello and thank you very much for posting your video(s). I find them very helpful. I am hoping you could help me with a couple of questions. I have a smaller antique safe that was my grandfathers. The paint is badly worn off. I will be sanding the entire safe and I plan on repainting it and adding a bit of art. I have NEVER used an airbrush! I would appreciate any suggestions for the following: 1) what BLACK colored paint product to spray the entire safe with once it is sanded to bare steel? 2) what paint product to use in my air sprayer? 3) what paint product to spray over the entire safe, in order to give it a clear coat as protection for the black paint and the artwork? Thank you very much in advance, it is appreciated!
@theartworkshop4 ай бұрын
glad to hear it- thanks. This is definitely not my area of expertise. I've never tried to resurface and refinish antique furniture. I wouldn't even know where to start! I wish you the best of luck though.
@DCAMM720 Жыл бұрын
What I do, which always raises eyebrows when I say it, is completely submerge my entire airbrush(after taking it apart) in water. Not distilled water, just regular old tap water. Have never had any issues or clogs or anything.
@Aviator1974 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the UK and I’m not sure what reducer is? Would be great if someone could say? Personally I rinse my airbrushes through with car screen wash once it’s spraying clear I use a shop bought AB cleaner(Ultimate Modelling products AB cleaner) I spray and backwash a couple of cup fulls of that through - this is for in between colours. At the end of the build I undo the nozzle remove the needle and clean carefully with a thin dental brush( almost like a pipe cleaner) I finally give all the parts a wipe down with isopropyl swabs( pre injection swabs actually) and then I dab a small amount of iwata AB oil on the needle before re assembling. If I’ve used enamel based paint I repeat all of the above but initially use white spirit to wash the majority of the residual paint out.
@SolveEtCoagula93 Жыл бұрын
I'm a newbie. I only started using an airbrush a few months ago but I do love it. At the moment I mainly use it on models but I am starting to explore art work in general. The question I have is that I have found 100% IPA to be an excellent way of cleaning the types of acrylic paints I use (mainly Tamiya). BUT, I rarely see or hear of IPA being used - is there a reason for this? Am I using something which is fundamentally bad for an airbrush? Can anyone just say whether I should stop using IPA. I'm not after any kind of lengthy analysis but it would be good to get the opinion from some others about this cleaning method. Thank you in advance - I very much appreciate any help given.
@summerfreeman4607 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your helpful recommendations..💙🌻
@scottyboy6269 Жыл бұрын
Don't see anything wrong with this, people use ultrasonic cleaners and rave about them, but I've destroyed 2 Airbrushes using those and won't put my ABs in there again. Acetone FTW
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
i 100% agree with you on this. An ultrasonic cleaner cracked one of the welds on my micron years ago. Never used them again after that.
@musoseven8218 Жыл бұрын
Great advice - thank you.💜😊👍✌️ I tend to push the needle (after cleaning) back through from the front on my H&S airbrushes, I don't suppose it matters which way as long as the needle is clean?🤔🤞✌️👍
@bquattrog Жыл бұрын
Good tips, thanks 👍🏻
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
thanks! 👍
@lezc37339 ай бұрын
When I went to school 1 was used to describe a singular !!!
@user-ut9ki2pn1j10 ай бұрын
💧base in clean 👍
@bobbartos4616 Жыл бұрын
Lacquer thinner for the big boys!!
@mr_sadicoplays Жыл бұрын
i do that actuaclly wow.
@worm1618 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know what procedure you follow when you get paint in the trigger mechanism, or in other words what cleaning after the accident like that looks like. Accidentally got paint in there the other day and flushed it out with the water, but I'm not sure if I were supposed to disassemble the piston and clean that too
@Halliden88Ай бұрын
I blast gt85 through mine between sessions, keeps everyone lubed and breaks down any paint, then next sesh full air power and water and im back in the game
@mrappe51Ай бұрын
I use oil based enamel paints.
@lennonjames38713 ай бұрын
Good tips thank you 👍
@worm1618 Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on flushing out the airbrush with distilled water through the needle chucking nut like they do on the airbrush asylum channel? When I do it, I notice a lot of residue in my paint cup after the flushing.
@99zxk2 ай бұрын
I know that using just distilled water in a radiator is bad because it will absorb minerals and cause damage. I wonder if this would be the same with an airbrush.
@woodybear8298 Жыл бұрын
Wipe the bowl out with a paper towel first; it saves a lot of cleaning solution and time.
@dennyps1 Жыл бұрын
Some good cleaning tips
@borischivapallottole7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video, is great content!! Could you please help me understand one thing? I use to use my airbrush maybe omce or twice a week top, I also only use acrylic paints. I am used to deep clean it at the end of every session, but now I wonder if by doing so I am overdoing with cleaning. So my question is: how often should one deep clean an airbrush (i normally use a ultrasonic machine and cleaner). And when doing so, should I have to remove ALL parts? Thanks in advance for your help!!
@theartworkshop7 ай бұрын
thanks! You know I actually used to do the same. Back when I started I cleaned my airbrush too much and I think it was more harm than good. I'll have to make a full video on my cleaning process so stay tuned. Ultrasonic cleaners work well but I don't recommend them because one caused a small crack in my micron. I stopped using them after that.
@borischivapallottole7 ай бұрын
@@theartworkshopthanks, a full video explaining all this would be incredible! Thanks for all you've done and continue to do for the airbrush artists community. Your videos are extremely well done and so much informative.. I'll stay tuned for the video! 💪
@gordonfreeman1700 Жыл бұрын
Just to clarify, when you pull back the needle for cleaning and blowingback the solution into the cup....I want to make sure the needle is NOT past the screw? or do I want it past the screw so it fills the entire inside of the airbrush? a little confused! Great Video!
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
You want it past the screw (towards the nozzle) so that it fills the gap and creates a seal. Sorry for any confusion.
@gunermate14 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@theartworkshop4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! so nice you and I greatly appreciate it
@scottking5555 Жыл бұрын
Goog god, that portraite is beautiful
@MrBizteck Жыл бұрын
My issue with airbrushing is ... I seen to spend more time cleaning the bloody thing then using it. Then Im so unmotivated to use it as I'll have to bloody ckean it again abd it becomes a vicious circle. Over Christmas I changed to a .05mm needle and tried using contrast and speed paints only. Much better.
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
my recommendation is to mix your colors outside the airbrush try to use less paint in the cup. filling it up to the max and mixing colors in the airbrush makes such a mess. I only use a few drops of paint and when it runs out and add another few.
@BananaSquare Жыл бұрын
Great video. I can seem to find the video on cleaning your airbush and putting it away? What are the additional steps needed?
@jackbialobrzeski2167 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@williamhenry2290 Жыл бұрын
I had issues even after I thought I had it cleaned their be little left over paint that seize up the needle so now I come back couple hours after finishing and pull back on trigger few times to insure any paint that may be left doesn't stick the needle to the body.
@JohnDoe-og2bt Жыл бұрын
So do you want the needle back far enough to flood the body or just enough to backflow the cup?
@thrrax9 ай бұрын
It's easier to clean the table of any paint spill (since they're acrylics) than to wash the cloth. But I get it, it looks better on camera.
@ArtbySusanKing4 ай бұрын
I'm not sure I understand the explanation of the backwashing. You said pull back the needle but don't go past the screw inside but then you said make sure you pull the needle back beyond the screw. I don't know if I heard this correctly. Can you explain please. thanks for the video.
@theartworkshop4 ай бұрын
My apologies for any confusion. First I like to clean out all the paint in my airbrush. Then to backflush cleaner, what I like to do is slightly retract the needle so that I don't poke my finger with it. Then I'll place my finger over the nozzle (blocking air flow) until I see the cleaner in the cup start to bubble. I'll probably have to make a video on backflushing an airbrush in the future.
@biggstile Жыл бұрын
Do spray out pots work as well with lacquer? I know it's good to use a bit of water in bottom of pot when using water based paint. Seems inconvenient to do that with lacquer thinner.
@slougo5909 Жыл бұрын
I use nothing but Vallejo Acrylics. I microwave water for 4 min and use that to clean my Iwata hp-cs Airbrush, I then use Airbrush cleaner to spray thru. My question is, is the hot water ok to use for cleaning? It does a really good job, but wondering long term. Thanks, Enjoy your content
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
i would never add hot or boiling water to an airbrush. heating and cooling the o rings and gaskets may cause them to deteriorate much quicker with the expansions and contraction
@slougo5909 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for Info/reply, saw it on youtube modeling channel Barbatos Rex. I was always skeptical, but new at modeling and didn't know different. Now I do. Thanks
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
@@slougo5909 im sure it works, but i don't see any reason for it and wouldn't use it myself. distilled water and then any type of cleaner works great. No microwave need!
@slougo5909 Жыл бұрын
Just one more thing, I make my own airbrush cleaner. 3/4 cup Mean Green, 3/4 distilled water, 1/4 cup 91% alcohol and 10 drops glycerin. Your option on that if would Please?
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
@@slougo5909 nothing wrong with something like that if it cleans the paint out. I'd just make sure to rinse it out with distilled water to get all the cleaner out before painting again.
@user-ix5rd8lg3m2 ай бұрын
great nice and easy
@tacoboygaming10404 ай бұрын
By any chance does this also work with primer?
@daviddillabough Жыл бұрын
blast a load of isopropyl Alcohol 70% or higher at the end of a session (1 liter bottle cost 3$ ). shake while spraying and put the airpressure high. Great for breaking down dry acrylic paint in brushes as well.
@goforitpainting Жыл бұрын
Cool tutorial
@YessikZiiiqАй бұрын
Jesus, I've gone through so many brushes, and never knew to not backflush with the needle out. Before anyone sees me and calls me out on this, yes I'm very bad with airbrushes.
@Airliner693 ай бұрын
Danke!
@theartworkshop3 ай бұрын
wow thank you so very much!! I greatly appreciate that
@benediktdecker74295 ай бұрын
Hi, please tell me the difference between distilled and just normal tap water to to clean the airbrush. Thank you in advance!
@theartworkshop5 ай бұрын
Tap water is fine to quickly rinse/clean the airbrush. Distilled water is important if you leave it in the paint cup like I do because it is pure without any dissolved solids. Distilled or deionized water is also necessary for reducing water based paints.
@benediktdecker74295 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!@@theartworkshop
@bradleyjones593211 ай бұрын
awesome vid, great info, and that portrait looks amazing, wish i could something 1/10th as goo as that, even my stick figures look bad😅
@theartworkshop11 ай бұрын
thanks!!
@dugolo2 ай бұрын
is distilled water really useful or can i just use water from the sink ?
@theartworkshop2 ай бұрын
distilled or reverse osmosis is best as it will have 0 TDS
@sci-fi.tsunamiАй бұрын
@@theartworkshop Why would my sink water have Trump Derangement Syndrome?
@petermot6459 ай бұрын
Good video.
@stevehoff24 күн бұрын
And THAT'S why the chrome all came off inside your cup on your Iwata Eclipse.
@Gakusangi9 ай бұрын
What does it mean if you go to backflush your airbrush and instead of bubbling it just starts spitting stuff out of the cup?
@aaronbono4688 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to know why you do not recommend leaving the water in there longer. I've submersed mine in water for weeks at a time and never had a problem.
@Xenaisthebusiness4 ай бұрын
Is it necessary to use distilled water? As opposed to deionized or heavy water?
@theartworkshop4 ай бұрын
Deionized is great! Any water that is as pure as possible is the best. I make my own RO/DI water that has 0 TDS.
@mifabrec Жыл бұрын
Great info thank you! Can you please do a video about lubricating the airbrush? When and how to do it THX!
@meowmeowmoomoo3963 Жыл бұрын
Anyone got any alternatives to createx 4012? Its not stocked in my country. I use a harder and steenbeck silver bullet so good seals on there.
@mrgaviria4822 Жыл бұрын
4011, 4013 even 5618 airbrush cleaner also can be use as a reducer!! 4013 dries slower than the 4011
@glui20016 ай бұрын
Interesting. Could I use RO (reverse osmosis) water as well?
@theartworkshop6 ай бұрын
Yes, absolutely!
@coletrain4121 Жыл бұрын
Do you mean “always make sure the needle is NOT behind the seal before back flushing”? I was assuming the needle body made the seal. I ask because I’m new and I’ve been getting sticky trigger after any session. I disassemble and clean each time. I wondered if back flushing was somehow allowing paint into the brush body. Badger states back flushing is only necessary for paint allowed to dry so I stopped but still get sticky trigger
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
correct, you want the needle passing within the packing screw so that it makes a seal before back flushing. sorry for any confusion. Your packing screw might be too loose if you're getting paint in the body of the airbush, so you may need to tighten it. You want it so that it creates a good seal around the needle.
@frederickday7600 Жыл бұрын
Some advice please. I have a Badger Patriot with the standard needle. The brush seems to work intermittently and pulsates. The compressor is a tank type. Also when in use stain is released when I close the needle. It works for a few seconds then stops. The brush is and the stain is of the correct viscosity. Any advise would be greatly appreciated, Thanks,
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
sorry for the late reply. it could be a bunch of things, but the most common is some dried paint stuck in the nozzle. I'd clean it out the best I can and if it still doesn't work, the nozzle may be damaged. Replacing it almost also solves this type of problem for me. best of luck!
@xzyled5684 Жыл бұрын
Great and easy to follow vid. I am having a problem with my Badger patriot, It is spraying air even when i dont pull the needle back. I have a brand new needle and it isn't bent at all and for the life of me i can't figure out why it's doing this. I have taken apart and cleaned everything completely multiple times too try and fix it but i have had no luck. Any idea what could be causing this? Thanks
@theartworkshop Жыл бұрын
very common issue. The needle isn't making a great seal with the nozzle cause paint to leak. Usually caused by dried paint in the nozzle, but it could also be a damaged nozzle. When I can't fix it, replacing the nozzle almost always fixes the problem.
@xzyled5684 Жыл бұрын
@@theartworkshop Awesome thanks for the reply. I will have too try cleaning out the nozzle again i guess. The needle and nozzle are basically brand new so i hope it isnt damaged haha
@davidcarr74366 ай бұрын
HELP! I've been away from the hobby for several years now, but I'm retired now, and have the time to jump back into it. My only experience with airbrushing was with the Aztek system. Well, much to my chagrin, it's no longer available and tips are now a thing of the past. So I'm asking if you or anyone else who can offer advice; what kind of airbrush would you recommend to a "beginner?" My usual projects are automobiles and WW2 and Cold War aircraft.
@theartworkshop6 ай бұрын
I'm always going to recommend an iwata eclipse (just because it's my favorite) Excellent for everyone and great to learn with as well. The iwata revolution is also a great one that is a bit more forgiving for thicker paint- lower price too. The new harder and steenbeck ultra2024 is a very solid choice for beginners as well. Check those out! Hope this helps and best of luck.
@davidcarr74366 ай бұрын
@@theartworkshop I've seen the Iwata brand around for years, but I've always thought they were too expensive. But then, you get what you pay for. Have you any thoughts on the "self- contained" airbrush/compressor combinations that seem to be on every other modeling page?
@vs_v0ld0925 ай бұрын
Clogs HATE this guy!!!
@r.vancil1293 ай бұрын
Does anyone know where is the best place to buy a replacement needle for my 30 year old Custom Micron C? Thanks!
@theobolt250 Жыл бұрын
Every time I see this? I'm thinking "crack pipe!" 😂😂
@sadev101 Жыл бұрын
unless you use thinner based paints?
@subywrex Жыл бұрын
Would using any kind of reducer work? I have some proline and my local shop has 4011 createx but no 4012
@owensubali4932 Жыл бұрын
i thought this was for laquers anytone here form scale models dont bother unless you try replaceuing water with denatured alcohol
@FridelainАй бұрын
That one cup. Tip down to the right.
@imatter46196 ай бұрын
I've been trying to use touch up paint for my classic car on these and so far I get nothing. It's as thin as milk and still nothing.